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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Peace be with all of you:' Read Pope Leo's blessing from the loggia
CHICAGO (WGN) — Below is the text of the remarks Pope Leo XIV delivered to the world from the Central Loggia of St Peter's Basilica, as provided by The Vatican: Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you. This is the peace of the Risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace. It comes from God. God, who loves all of us, without any limits or conditions. Let us keep in our ears the weak but always brave voice of Pope Francis, who blessed Rome – the Pope who blessed Rome and the world that day on the morning of Easter. Allow me to continue that same blessing. God loves us, all of us, evil will not prevail. We are all in the hands of God. Without fear, united, hand in hand with God and among ourselves, we will go forward. We are disciples of Christ, Christ goes before us, and the world needs His light. Humanity needs Him like a bridge to reach God and His love. You help us to build bridges with dialogue and encounter so we can all be one people always in peace. Thank you Pope Francis! Thank you to my Cardinal brothers who chose me to be the Successor of Peter and to walk together with you as a united Church searching all together for peace and justice, working together as women and men, faithful to Jesus Christ without fear, proclaiming Christ, to be missionaries, faithful to the gospel. I am a son of Saint Augustine, an Augustinian. He said, 'With you I am a Christian, for you a bishop.' So may we all walk together towards that homeland that God has prepared for us. To the Church of Rome, a special greeting: We have to look together how to be a missionary Church, building bridges, dialogue, always open to receiving with open arms for everyone, like this square, open to all, to all who need our charity, our presence, dialogue, love. [In Spanish]: Hello to all and especially to those of my diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, a loyal, faithful people accompanying the bishop and helping the bishop. [Returning to Italian]: To all you brothers and sisters of Rome, Italy, of all the world, we want to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering. Today is the day of the Supplicatio [Plea] to Our Lady of Pompei. Our blessed mother Mary always wants to walk with us, be close to us, she always wants to help us with her intercession and her love. So let us pray together for this mission, and for all of the Church, and for peace in the world. We ask for this special grace from Mary, our Mother. Hail Mary… – Pope Leo XIV Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Robert Prevost becomes first Pope from North America in history
The 69-year-old Chicago-born cardinal, a naturalised citizen of Peru, appeared on the Vatican balcony around one hour after white smoke first announced a new pope had been elected. Prevost is considered a moderate, and was only appointed a cardinal in September 2023. He took the name Pope Leo XIV. The previous Pope Leo, the XIII, reigned from 1878 to 1903. The new Pope, Leo XIV (Image: The Vatican)A total of 133 cardinals gathered on the second day of the conclave to elect a successor to late Pope Francis. Shortly after 5pm UK time on Thursday, crowds in St Peter's Square bore witness to history as white smoke billowed into the air from a specially-erected chimney at the chapel, in the age-old tradition. Onlookers erupted into cheers and applause as bells tolled to confirm the news. The timing means it took cardinals only around 24 hours to elect their new leader. Three UK cardinals took part in conclave – Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, and Rome-based Cardinal Arthur Roche. This conclave was thought to be one of the most diverse of any meeting of cardinals before, representing some 70 countries and hailing from places like Mongolia, Sweden and Tonga which had not had a cardinal before. Pope Francis had appointed some 108 of the 133 cardinals who took part in the conclave to choose his successor.
Jordan Times
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
From the Holy Land to the Vatican: Remembering Pope Francis
Pope Francis tries a skullcap during a weekly general audience at St Peter's square in Vatican on April 5, 2017. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 announced The Vatican (AFP photo) AMMAN — Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, made history in 2013 by becoming the first pope from Latin America and the first non-European pope in over a millennium. He served as the 266th successor to Saint Peter and led the Roman Catholic Church for over a decade until his passing in April. Known for his humility and strong focus on social justice, he emphasised the Church's role in serving the poor and advocating for peace, especially in regions affected by war. Father Rifat Bader, Roman Catholic priest in the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and director of the Catholic Centre for Studies and Media in Jordan,recently returned from Rome after attending the Pope's funeral. 'A lot of people from all over the world came to visit his tomb, a simple tomb like he wanted it. There is only his name 'Franciscus' and the cross that he put on his robe,' Father Rifat told The Jordan Times. Rifat described the atmosphere in Rome as one of deep mourning. 'Now is the 'Novem Dias', the Nine Days of mourning the pope. Pope Francis left a big legacy in the Church, as the figure of the Good Pastor, and took care of the church for 12 years.' According to Father Rifat, Pope Francis was not only a religious or dogmatic figure, but he was close to the people who suffered from the wars, always insisting for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Gaza and Palestine in general, Sudan, Yemen, etc.'He mentioned all these places in his last speeches on Easter, hours before his passing away. This was his testament for the world : take care of these people,' Father said. Father Rifat noted that the Pope maintained personal communication with religious leaders in war zones, including daily calls to the parish priest of the Holy Family in Gaza. 'For the people of Gaza, he was calling every day to show his solidarity. This did not please the other side, because he showed always his closeness to the people who are suffering, the women and children who were oppressed, lacking human rights.' Relations between Jordan and the Vatican were warm during Pope Francis' May 2014, during his first year as a pontiff, Pope Francis visited Jordan and initiated a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 'It was a grace for us,' recalled Father Rifat, 'He described our King Abdallah as a man of peace.' The visit further strengthened diplomatic and interfaith ties between the Hashemite Kingdom and the Holy See. Now, the Church is turning its attention to the conclave, the centuries-old process by which a new pope is chosen. The secretive election will begin on Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel. 'There will be an oath for all the cardinals that will be entering the Sistine Chapel,' Rifat explained. 'All the procedures are secret, these oaths make the election pure and authentic. We do not want any influence from any leader in the world. To choose the successor of a popeis not a political issue but a spiritual issue.' In a historic first, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, PierbattistaPizzaballa, will participate in the conclave. 'This is a pride for our churchof Jerusalem, despite all the difficulties and challenges. To be in the conclave means the church of Jerusalem is not forgotten. All of our Patriarch's work has always been in Jerusalem so we are very proud that a man brought up in Jerusalem is representing our local church,' Father concluded.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Not just Trump: Who else wore blue at Pope Francis's funeral and was it against protocol?
US President Donald Trump got brutally trolled online for wearing a blue suit instead of black at Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Netizens called his outfit 'inappropriate' for the solemn occasion and criticised him for standing out awkwardly among a sea of people dressed in traditional mourning attire. Trump wore a blue suit, his trademark American flag lapel pin, and a light blue tie. His wife, First Lady, Melania Trump was dressed in a black dress and black veil in accordance with her Catholic faith. However, Trump wasn't the only one drawing criticism for his choice of colour. Prince William, Jordan's King Abdullah, and Indian President Droupadi Murmu also wore blue ensembles at the somber event. Prince William wore a dark blue suit instead of black. America's former President Joe Biden who was seen in a blue tie was also criticized for breaking the protocol. But did they all actually break the protocol? Let's find out. It turns out, Prince William, Donald Trump, Droupadi Murmu and other attendees who didn't wear the colour black did not go against the protocol. There is no official funeral dress code mentioned on The Vatican website, and it's up to a person to decide what outfit colour they want to choose for the occasion. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get Intel Laptops With Exclusive Student Perks Intel Laptops | Search Ads Learn More Undo "Attendees wore what they considered to be appropriate attire for such a solemn occasion," a Vatican source said. According to a well-known Italian national newspaper Il Messaggero, Vatican protocol recommends the following dress and order for Pope Francis' burial. "For men, dark suit with a long black tie and a button of the same color on the left lapel of the jacket, where only Vatican honors can be placed. For women, a black dress, preferably long, of the same color as gloves and veil on the head, with the only allowed ornament being a string of pearls. 'These are the prescriptions for those attending the Pope's funeral, according to well-established protocol manuals that also define the seating arrangement for dignitaries and heads of state.' While black is the traditional colour in Catholic funerals, Trump and Prince William not being Catholic may have made a different choice. Indian President Droupadi Murmu, who's a Hindu was seen in a blue sari. Trump also received disapproval for leaving the ceremony as soon as it was over, rather than waiting until after the burial. 'Rude Narcissist': Trump Faces Fire For Breaking Protocol At Pope Francis Funeral | Watch
Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Pope Francis funeral: Donald Trump forced to take backseat behind Prince William
Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday morning with dignitaries from around the world heading to the Vatican for the ceremony including US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump is set to take a back seat behind Prince William as the world 's eyes fall on Rome for Pope Francis's funeral today. Final preparations were last night being made to security operations and logistics for the 200,000 pilgrims expected to descend on Vatican City. Delegations from about 130 countries, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs, will cram into St Peter's Square, where the service will take place. But Trump, who was one of the first world leaders to say he would attend, could be sat as far back as the third row. According to tradition, the two seats closest to the service are reserved for the head of state of the Pope's home country, followed by the Italian head of state. That means Argentina 's Javier Gerardo Milei and Italy's Sergio Mattarella will be the first two. The rest of the front row, and perhaps into the second, goes to royals such as the Prince of Wales, who will attend the funeral on behalf of King Charles. Then come world leaders, heads of state and other foreign dignitaries, including Trump and Sir Keir Starmer. Royals and heads of state will be seated in French alphabetical order according to their country. The funeral will begin at 10am and the open-air mass will last one-and-a-half hours, The Vatican said. His coffin will then be taken back into the basilica before leaving through a separate exit, the Porta del Perugino, for his remains to be driven via the streets of Rome to a simple underground tomb in the basilica of Saint Mary Major, as per his instructions. It will take approximately 30 minutes to slowly drive the four miles between the two basilicas, and the whole process is expected to take until 2pm. UK cardinal Vincent Nichols is in Rome and said the funeral will be a 'masterpiece' in stage managing 'big egos'. He said it will be 'without a doubt another masterpiece of stage management when you consider those state leaders who have high opinions of their importance'. 'In the past, I've seen it here over and over again that the combination of Rome and the Holy See, they actually are geniuses at dealing with these big events,' he added. 'I think they've been doing it since the emperors ruled Rome - that they know how to deal with big egos. And I think every leader of a nation that comes here on Saturday will go home reasonably content.' Thousands of mourners again waited through the night into yesterday for a final chance to see Pope Francis lying in state inside St Peter's Basilica. As of 12pm today, some 150,000 people had paid their respects to the pope before his coffin closes at 8pm. Cardinal Nichols has described recent days since the Pope's death on Easter Monday as 'deeply emotional'. He told how 'moving' it was to sit in the basilica and watch as others solemnly filed past the coffin this week. Cardinal Nichols said this will 'enlarge the stage on which this is played out, and will give the people of Rome, especially, something that they will appreciate very deeply'. He added: '(Pope Francis's) favourite title was 'I'm Bishop of Rome', so they will say goodbye to their bishop.' The archbishop, who will be one of three UK cardinals to take part in the conclave process to elect the next pope, likely beginning in just over a week's time, has also spoken of the weight felt by those who will choose a successor. Ahead of taking part in his first conclave, and sharing that he does not expect 'for half a second to be the one who is asked to pick up this cross' and become pope, he said he will 'try my utmost to play a good part in the process'. Asked about having described the prospect of conclave as intimidating, he said: 'It's the weight, the consequence of the choice we make, which is, even on the world stage, is significant.' He described being chosen as pope as 'a moment of a mini death, almost' for someone who at that point places 'themselves into the hands of the Church to be offered to God'. The conclave could begin on May 5, following a nine-day mourning period which starts with Saturday's funeral. On his thoughts about a future pontiff, Cardinal Nichols said: 'I think the next pope is going to have to carry on that work (by Francis) of speaking to the hearts of people about hope, about the mercy of God, about the highest calling of what it means to be a human being.'
